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By Autumn Shelton, WV Press Association Three bills made it out of the House Economic Development and Tourism Committee on Tuesday, including a bill allowing income tax credits for rare earth element mining companies, and a bill relating to the use of e-bikes on public trails. The first bill discussed...

By Matthew Young, RealWV Despite powerful testimony from Ron Arthur, school safety and security administrator for the W.Va. Division of Protective Services, the House Education Committee, on Wednesday, advanced a bill which would allow elementary, middle, and high school personnel to carry concealed handguns on school property. The committee’s meeting...

Gov. Jim Justice unveiled the new West Virginia Vacation Guide last week, a free travel inspiration magazine dedicated to promoting Almost Heaven, West Virginia. The Department has received close to 8,000 pre-orders since Nov. 11, 2022. “Every year I’m excited to see what the Department of Tourism comes up with...

The White Sulphur Springs Public Library will be holding a blood drive on Thursday, Jan. 12, from 1 to 6 p.m.  You can make an appointment to give the gift of life by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to schedule your blood or platelet donation appointment.  You can...

Congressman Alex X. Mooney has introduced a discharge petition to bring H.R. 69 - Sunshine Protection Act of 2021 to the House Floor for immediate consideration. The legislation would end the twice-a-year clock change that takes place every November and March. Earlier this year, Senator Marco Rubio introduced legislation in...

Kiah, our Library Dog, came out of retirement to help with the book sale. Calling all bargain book lovers! The White Sulphur Springs Public Library will be hosting a used book sale, made possible through generous contributions from our community, starting on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 11 a.m. to 4...

On Nov. 5, the animal league will hold their annual auction and dinner in the Lindside United Methodist Church community center. Doors will open and dinner will be served starting at 4 p.m. Food will be provided by A Taste of Eggcellence Catering and will include pork barbecue sandwiches, bean...

The Greenbrier Valley Youth Mountain Bike Team will hold two meetings for families interested in the upcoming mountain bike season. Meetings will take place Sunday, June 12 at 3 p.m. and Thursday, June 16 at 6 p.m. Both meetings will convene at the Greenbrier State Forest at the picnic tables...

The West Virginia Department of Arts, Culture and History (WVDACH) unveiled the annual exhibition, Quilts and Wall Hangings 2022, in the Great Hall of the Culture Center, State Capitol Complex, and announced the winners of the juried exhibition at the opening concert of the annual Vandalia Gathering. This year, the...

Due to a supply issue, the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles has announced this week that they will extend the expiration dates of all mobility impaired placards to Aug. 31, 2022. Renewal of a permanent mobility impaired placard occurs every five years, and the new cycle historically begins on...